1. Acuity Scheduling
Squarespace · New York · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Online appointment scheduling.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Appointment scheduling & booking · Alternatives
Best Microsoft Bookings alternatives in India (2026)
Microsoft Bookings is an appointment scheduling & booking product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 4 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Microsoft Bookings are Acuity Scheduling (₹1,200/mo), Chili Piper (₹2,500/mo), Savvycal (₹1,000/mo), Vagaro (₹2,500/mo) and Booksy (₹2,500/mo). Zoho Bookings is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹999/month.
Why businesses look for a Microsoft Bookings alternative
There is no free plan
Microsoft Bookings has no free tier. 4 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Microsoft Bookings is built in United States. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Microsoft Bookings alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft Bookings's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Microsoft Bookings (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Acuity Scheduling | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Chili Piper | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Savvycal | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Vagaro | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Booksy | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Practo Ray | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  DocEngage | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  MioSalon | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Salonist Booking | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Bookeo | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Rezdy | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Kitomba | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Bookedin | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho Bookings | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 15 |  Bookly | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Amelia | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  LatePoint | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  Picktime | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  SimplyBook.me | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Setmore | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Microsoft Bookings alternatives in detail
2. Chili Piper
Chili Piper · Brooklyn · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Inbound lead scheduling.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
3. Savvycal
SavvyCal · Cincinnati · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.3/5
Scheduling links that overlay calendars.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
4. Vagaro
Vagaro · Pleasanton · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Salon, spa and fitness software.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
6. Practo Ray
Practo · Bengaluru · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Clinic appointment and practice management.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Bookings
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
7. DocEngage
DocEngage · Bengaluru · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Clinic appointments and CRM built in Bengaluru.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Bookings
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
8. MioSalon
MioSalon · Bengaluru · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Salon and spa software built in Bengaluru.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Bookings
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Staff calendar with drag-and-drop
- Online booking and mini-website
- Recurring appointments and multi-session packages
- SMS/email reminders and two-way text confirmation
- Google Calendar sync
9. Salonist Booking
Salonist · Chandigarh · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Salon booking built in Chandigarh.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Bookings
- Built in India (Chandigarh)
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Microsoft Bookings alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Microsoft Bookings alternatives
Indian alternatives to Microsoft Bookings
How to choose a Microsoft Bookings alternative
- Check WhatsApp reminders — email alone gets ignored in India.
- If you need payments at booking, confirm Indian gateway support.
- Industry-specific suites may already include it.
Microsoft Bookings alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Bookings in 2026?+
The closest matches to Microsoft Bookings on App Advisor are Acuity Scheduling (₹1,200/mo), Chili Piper (₹2,500/mo), Savvycal (₹1,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Microsoft Bookings, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Bookings?+
Yes. 4 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Bookings (Free plan), Picktime (Free), SimplyBook.me (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Microsoft Bookings?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Practo Ray starts lowest at ₹999/mo. Zoho Bookings also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Microsoft Bookings?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Practo Ray (₹999/mo), DocEngage (₹1,000/mo), MioSalon (₹1,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Microsoft Bookings vs Acuity Scheduling: which is better?+
Acuity Scheduling is the closest match to Microsoft Bookings in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Microsoft Bookings alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in appointment scheduling & booking or a category Microsoft Bookings also covers, and Microsoft's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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